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AL HB405

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon Bracy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "bail jumping in the third degree" for violating any condition of court-ordered electronic monitoring after being released from custody with or without bail
  • Classifies the offense as a Class C misdemeanor
  • Provides an affirmative defense if the violation was unintentional or unavoidable due to circumstances beyond the defendant's control, with the burden of proof on the defendant
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; bail jumping in the third degree, established

Crimes & Offenses

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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